From lockdown limbo in Moscow, João Mário is trying to help fellow footballers who are struggling back home in Portugal.
The European Championship winner and other Portugal stars are supporting an initiative by Cristiano Ronaldo to help semi-professional players in the lower leagues cope with the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, which has shut down soccer across Europe.
“It’s a bad situation for everyone, but in these kinds of situations, it’s worse,” João Mário said in an interview with The Associated Press. “They really need our help ... so I’m trying to give them my support.